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FDA cautions consumers about chicken jerky products for dogs
The Food and Drug Administration is cautioning consumers about a potential association between the development of illness in
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Educators collaborate to advance swine medicine curriculum
Please note: the online version of this document contains a correction. Corrected text is shown in red below. posted August 1, 2005 Swine…
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FDA, feed control officials sign agreement on ingredient list
The Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine has signed a memorandum of understanding with the
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FDA clarifies use of monensin
Rumensin is the first approved new animal drug feed ingredient for dairy cows that increases milk production.
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Wildlife, trade, susceptibility amplify food risks
Domestic and wild sources of food, along with global trade, carry microbial risks to humans, and global health professionals are trying to
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Recall shines spotlight on pet foods
A massive recall of pet food broadened to certain treats and a dry diet, along with more wet products.
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Deans at Penn and UGA to step down
The deans at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine and the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary
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Iowa State veterinary college celebrates 125 years
Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine turned 125 years old in 2004
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Researchers examine contaminants in food, deaths of pets
The evidence is building that a combination of two adulterants in pet foods, melamine and cyanuric acid, contributed to the deaths of hundreds of cats…
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Jerky treats from China could be causing illness in pets
The AVMA staff has been in communication with veterinarians who believe certain brands of jerky treats from China could be
AVMA membership data 2018
View AVMA membership by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2018.
AVMA membership data 2019
View AVMA membership by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2019.
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Two new, one updated backgrounder released by AVMA
Backgrounders on African swine fever and classical swine fever are now available by visiting the AVMA Web site,
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Food animal facility dedicated at UF
The spirit of cooperation between industry and academia was celebrated June 6 during the groundbreaking for Deriso Hall
Food Safety Advisory Committee
The Food Safety Advisory Committee advises the Board of Directors on food protection (food safety, food defense, and food security) issues.
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UNDER REVIEWJoint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on veterinary education
This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA, the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe, and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
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Senate hearing examines safety, recall of pet food
The recent recall of cat and dog food has raised broad concerns about food safety, oversight of pet food, and manufacturing practices.
Antimicrobial use and resistance: FAQs for pet owners
AVMA's antimicrobial FAQs provide science-based information to help you make educated decisions about the use of antibiotics and other antimicrobial…
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Cephalosporin use restricted in livestock
The Food and Drug Administration is increasing restrictions on extralabel use of cephalosporin-class antimicrobials in most food animals starting…
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A bucking-bull veterinarian in the making
When Dr. Gary D. Warner asked his daughter Kelly why she wanted to be a large animal veterinarian over anything anything else, he wasn’t necessarily…
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Congress strengthens pet food safety regulations
Legislation passed by Congress in September contains food safety provisions requiring the Food and Drug Administration to set ingredient and…
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Experts center on issues surrounding teaching hospitals
Veterinary teaching hospitals and the future of clinical veterinary medical education were the focus of a three-day meeting
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FDA finds food from animal clones to be safe, invites comments
The Food and Drug Administration has found that meat or milk from clones of adult cattle, swine, and goats is as safe to eat
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Veterinary public health intertwined with food safety at Codex meeting
After eight years of discussion and debate, the Codex Committee on Food Hygiene approved principles and guidelines for microbial risk
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Forum explores factors key to new graduate success
Recent veterinary graduates, employers, and college deans convened this summer during the AVMA Annual Convention in San Diego